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N724 PBO

1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,749 mi
Last recorded8,749 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 5008,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN724 PBO
MakeRoyal Enfield
ModelBullet 500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 8,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 8,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 8,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 7,716 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 5,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 2,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 33 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 1,137 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 1,121 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 1,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,427 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,685 miles

How Reliable is the Royal Enfield Bullet 500?

Based on 29,852 MOT tests across 2,932 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 182
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 87
Headlamp aim too high 73
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 69
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 66
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N724 PBO is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 8,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Royal Enfield Bullet 500 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N724 PBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Royal Enfield Bullet 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N724 PBO registered?

N724 PBO is a 1996 Royal Enfield Bullet 500, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N724 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N724 PBO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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